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Saanen weather in July (Canton of Bern, Switzerland)

What should you pack for a trip to Saanen in July? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, July in Saanen includes pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. During July, you’ll experience the summer season. Expect temperatures to climb to 21°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.

Precipitation

Saanen in July falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 204 mm for the month. Prepare for the heaviest rain of the year this month, which often comes in heavy showers. A poncho is a smart choice to stay dry. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With around 270 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Saanen climate page with graphs.

 

Saanen, monthly averages in July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 21°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 204 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 63% *  
SunshineSunshine 270 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 65% *  
Data from: Sion, Switzerland (30 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in Switzerland in July

Find out more about the weather in Switzerland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Saanen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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